Bethesda has exciting news for fans of the iconic adventurer: MachineGames' Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on April 15 for early access, with a global release following on April 17. Those eager to dive into the action can secure their spot by pre-ordering the game.
This PS5 release comes four months after the game's initial launch on Xbox and PC. Alongside this announcement, Bethesda released a playful promo trailer featuring a unique crossover of two of the most renowned video game actors: Troy Baker, who voices Indiana Jones, and Nolan North, known for his role as Nathan Drake in the PlayStation-exclusive Uncharted series. This meeting of the actors behind these iconic characters marks a full-circle moment for The Great Circle, given the inspiration drawn from Indiana Jones for the Uncharted series.
Adding an intriguing twist, Microsoft-owned Bethesda has enlisted Nolan North, the voice behind Sony's Uncharted franchise, for this promotional video. While North avoids mentioning 'Nathan Drake' or 'Uncharted' directly, his performance is filled with knowing nods to his character. In the trailer, North humorously suggests he broke into the opulent room where they're seated, hinting at the imminent arrival of goons—a common occurrence for Nathan Drake during his treasure hunts.
During their conversation, North playfully questions Baker on how he plans to tackle Private Military Forces with just a whip. Baker responds by gesturing to his head, to which North interjects with "headbutt," showing his approval of the aggressive approach. North describes himself as more of a "sidearms kinda guy... jeans... henley," with Baker noting that his attire is "somehow always half-tucked."
The two actors share a mutual enthusiasm for ancient artifacts, though their intentions differ: North's character would sell them to the highest bidder, while Baker's Indiana Jones aims to donate them to museums. This exchange symbolizes Nathan Drake welcoming Indiana Jones into an exclusive club of adventurers, with North declaring, "Welcome to the club." This signifies a harmonious coexistence of Xbox's Indiana Jones and PlayStation's Uncharted on Sony's console, united as treasure-hunters in crime. The only missing element is Lara Croft crashing through the window, quipping about not letting the boys have all the fun.
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This release is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to bring its games to multiple platforms, following the footsteps of titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Doom: The Dark Ages. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has already seen significant success, reaching 4 million players thanks to its day-one launch on Game Pass. The upcoming PS5 version is expected to further boost these numbers.
In related news, Harrison Ford, the legendary actor behind Indiana Jones, has praised Troy Baker's performance in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Ford humorously remarked, "You don’t need artificial intelligence to steal my soul. You can already do it for nickels and dimes with good ideas and talent. He did a brilliant job, and it didn’t take AI to do it." Ford's endorsement underscores the high-quality voice acting that fans can expect from the game.
